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DJ TT 2002 · 11 January 2014, 01:36 PM

I have my dream team with the 116610LV and the 116718LN as well as a 1954 Gold Omega. I think a 5711 would be a great addition. Is it hearty enough for daily, or near daily, wear? Should I just leave my collection where it is? It is calling to me

Rolex40mm · 11 January 2014, 01:40 PM

The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus

DJ TT 2002 · 11 January 2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RollyUp

The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus

Cannot part with either Rolex. Already sold my DJ and cannot go through that trauma again, HaHa. The Omega won't cut it either. Either save or win the Lotto!
Love the the Calatrava, nevertheless. Great Suggestion. Thanks.

Stonedcl · 11 January 2014, 01:53 PM

I bought my patek about 2 years after I bought my first rolex..
I bought a datejust, then a sub , then a ap that sold and got a 5167..

Rolex40mm · 11 January 2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Cannot part with either Rolex. Already sold my DJ and cannot go through that trauma again, HaHa. The Omega won't cut it either. Either save or win the Lotto!
Love the the Calatrava, nevertheless. Great Suggestion. Thanks.

Are you sure? LOL

Look at this beauty.. It's the 5153g

kilyung · 11 January 2014, 02:03 PM

A great watch even after two years.

DJ TT 2002 · 11 January 2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RollyUp

Are you sure? LOL

Look at this beauty.. It's the 5153g

That's just cruel!!!! Wowza!
Gorgeous piece! I am in for some real soul searching. Thanks for keeping me up all night tonight.

Rickn · 11 January 2014, 02:08 PM

Save up and go for it! If everyone could buy every single watch they wanted immediately this would be a lot less fun.

Rolex40mm · 11 January 2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

That's just cruel!!!! Wowza!
Gorgeous piece! I am in for some real soul searching. Thanks for keeping me up all night tonight.

you're welcome

DJ TT 2002 · 11 January 2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

A great watch even after two years.

Your collection is spectacular. I can only hope to get within an area code of it!!!
I still am grateful that you turned me on to the 116718!
I'll try to learn from " the greater artisan" Partial quote from TS Eliot to Ezra Pound.

Rolex40mm · 11 January 2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

A great watch even after two years.

This is my favorite steel watch EVER. My compliments to your great choice.

DJ TT 2002 · 11 January 2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickn

Save up and go for it! If everyone could buy every single watch they wanted immediately this would be a lot less fun.

Sage advice!!

kilyung · 11 January 2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RollyUp

This is my favorite steel watch EVER. My compliments to your great choice.

It's one of my favorites as well.

DJ TT 2002 · 12 January 2014, 02:13 AM

I hope my wife doesn't come across this post,

It's an obsession!!!

AK797 · 12 January 2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RollyUp

The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus

Don't listen to this guy , he clearly works for Omega.

Save for the 5711 it will make a perfect addition to your collection. Maybe sell the LVc later on if it helps you get there quicker.

travisb · 12 January 2014, 05:00 AM

Add the Patek if you can.
Would go great with what you currently have (or on it's own for that matter).
For me, nothing is better than Rolex for daily though. The Patek can handle it, but there is a much more delicate feel on the wrist (that's not a bad thing).

beshannon · 12 January 2014, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

I have my dream team with the 116610LV and the 116718LN as well as a 1954 Gold Omega. I think a 5711 would be a great addition. Is it hearty enough for daily, or near daily, wear? Should I just leave my collection where it is? It is calling to me

It was for me.

I sold three last year and have never looked back, I wear my 5711 more than all of my other watches combined and I am thinking about selling more pieces that I am not wearing.

Here is the link to my original review

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=305772

Soly20 · 12 January 2014, 05:50 AM

Go for it. I love my 5711!

DJ TT 2002 · 12 January 2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

It was for me.

I sold three last year and have never looked back, I wear my 5711 more than all of my other watches combined and I am thinking about selling more pieces that I am not wearing.

Here is the link to my original review

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=305772

Thank you very much. That's a delightful read and a true " love letter " to a spectacular watch. My plan, for now, is to go slow and follow TRF for the right deal. I wish that patience were a virtue that I possess.
Could see flipping the SubC as part of the plan, but never the YG GMT.

petenyc · 12 January 2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dj tt 2002

sage advice!!

+1

DJ TT 2002 · 12 January 2014, 06:46 AM

Ideally, save up and keep them all is smart.
Just need to convince my id!!

AboutTime · 12 January 2014, 06:55 AM

Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...

DJ TT 2002 · 12 January 2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Leem

Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...

People are unkind.

That's beautiful.

tomchicago · 30 January 2014, 12:12 AM

i find the calaltrava and complication pateks to be very fragile but gorgeous and elegant, whereas the Nautlius, in pictures, looks great, but on my wrist, felt unbalanced with an uncomfortable bracelet. bottom line is try everything on in person several times.

Mystro · 30 January 2014, 12:16 AM

Buy what you like. Remember a PP is a more fussy watch than what your use to so it will cost more in maintance.

ttomczak · 30 January 2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

A great watch even after two years.

Just Awesome!!! So Stunning!

MATCH1969 · 30 January 2014, 01:25 AM

I like to wear it, especially when sunny outside

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SoonerTA · 30 January 2014, 01:40 AM

beautiful Patek's

robertgrom · 30 January 2014, 03:13 AM

Patek: it has an excellent in house movement. It's a horology watch. It cost MONEY. There are a few things about Patek i don't like: it looks like $10 Russian watch, it doesn't have the wrist presence. It is not as strong built as Rolex (it doesn't have the shell case). It is not water proof. Unless you're a watch expert you'll never think it is an expensive watch. In New York I'd say: "forget about it".

joe100 · 30 January 2014, 04:11 AM

I've never seen a Patek I've ever loved. A few I like but not like Rolex.

11 January 2014, 01:36 PM	#1
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Does Patek come next? I have my dream team with the 116610LV and the 116718LN as well as a 1954 Gold Omega. I think a 5711 would be a great addition. Is it hearty enough for daily, or near daily, wear? Should I just leave my collection where it is? It is calling to me

12 January 2014, 05:50 AM	#18
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Go for it. I love my 5711! Attached Images

30 January 2014, 12:16 AM	#25
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Buy what you like. Remember a PP is a more fussy watch than what your use to so it will cost more in maintance. __________________

30 January 2014, 04:11 AM	#30
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I've never seen a Patek I've ever loved. A few I like but not like Rolex. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

11 January 2014, 01:40 PM	#2
Rolex40mm Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 373	The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus

11 January 2014, 01:53 PM	#4
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I bought my patek about 2 years after I bought my first rolex.. I bought a datejust, then a sub , then a ap that sold and got a 5167..

11 January 2014, 02:03 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	A great watch even after two years.

11 January 2014, 02:08 PM	#8
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	Save up and go for it! If everyone could buy every single watch they wanted immediately this would be a lot less fun.

12 January 2014, 02:13 AM	#14
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	I hope my wife doesn't come across this post, It's an obsession!!!

12 January 2014, 05:00 AM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Add the Patek if you can. Would go great with what you currently have (or on it's own for that matter). For me, nothing is better than Rolex for daily though. The Patek can handle it, but there is a much more delicate feel on the wrist (that's not a bad thing).

12 January 2014, 06:46 AM	#21
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Ideally, save up and keep them all is smart. Just need to convince my id!!

12 January 2014, 06:55 AM	#22
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...

30 January 2014, 12:12 AM	#24
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i find the calaltrava and complication pateks to be very fragile but gorgeous and elegant, whereas the Nautlius, in pictures, looks great, but on my wrist, felt unbalanced with an uncomfortable bracelet. bottom line is try everything on in person several times.

30 January 2014, 01:25 AM	#27
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	I like to wear it, especially when sunny outside

30 January 2014, 01:40 AM	#28
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	beautiful Patek's

30 January 2014, 03:13 AM	#29
robertgrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Robert Location: USA, California Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 240	Patek: it has an excellent in house movement. It's a horology watch. It cost MONEY. There are a few things about Patek i don't like: it looks like $10 Russian watch, it doesn't have the wrist presence. It is not as strong built as Rolex (it doesn't have the shell case). It is not water proof. Unless you're a watch expert you'll never think it is an expensive watch. In New York I'd say: "forget about it".

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